THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
METUCHEN, NEW JERSEY
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2026
MEETING AGENDA
of the Metuchen Board of Education
Campbell Elementary School
24 Durham Ave
Metuchen, NJ 08840
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Call to Order
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Flag Salute
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Notice of Meeting
I hereby make this statement to indicate compliance with the Open Public Meetings Act known as Chapter 231 of the Public Laws of New Jersey, 1975, which became effective 90 days after enactment, January 19, 1976.
Notice of this meeting was given by providing the location, time and date of this meeting, and posting of the same on the front door of the Board of Education offices, by delivering copies to the Borough Hall and the Metuchen Public Library, The Home News and Tribune, The Star Ledger, and by filing a copy with the Borough Clerk as prescribed by this law.
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Roll Call
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Dr. Al-Sweel
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Mr. Glassberg
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Mr. Bhatt
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Dr. Johnson-Marcus
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Ms. Branch
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Ms. Killean
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Mr. Casey
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Mr. Suss
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Ms. Cheatham
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Ms. Zimmerman
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Mr. Derflinger
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Showcase of Success
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Meeting Open to the Public (for any topic)
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Presentations
❖ Highlight on Campbell - Dr. Costanza
❖ Graduation Outcomes Presentation
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Reports
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Old Business
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New Business
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Approval of Minutes of the Board of Education Meetings
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September 8, 2026
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Special Business Meeting (1)
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September 8, 2026
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Special Business Meeting (2)
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September 8, 2026
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Board Meeting
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Meeting Open to the Public (for any topic)
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Recommendations of the Superintendent of Schools
(at this time the Board will take formal action on the following items – see attachments)
Oftentimes it may appear to members of our audience that the Board of Education takes action with very little comment and in many cases a unanimous vote. Before a matter is placed on the agenda at a public meeting, the administration has thoroughly reviewed the matter with the Superintendent of Schools. If the Superintendent is satisfied that the matter is ready to be presented to the Board of Education, it is then referred to the appropriate board committee. The members of the board committee work with administration and the Superintendent to assure that the members fully understand the matter. When the committee is satisfied with the matter, it is presented to the Board of Education for discussion before any final action is taken. Only then, is it placed on the agenda for action at a public meeting.
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PERSONNEL
Motion/Second/Comments/Roll Call
1. Revision - Clubs and Co-Curricular Activities
Move to rescind and approve the following co-curricular stipends for the co-curricular activities for the 2026-2027 school year as shown (Agenda 8/11/2926, Section 13, A11):
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Campbell School
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Name
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Club
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Stipend
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Rescind:
Jeremy Barnes
Adrianna Reyes
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Breaking the Chain Club (A) 0.5
Asian Heritage Club (A) 0.25
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$619.50
$309.75
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Approve:
Alexandra Gonzalez
Jan Eriksson
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Breaking the Chain Club (A) 0.5
Asian Heritage Club (A) 0.25
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$619.50
$309.75
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Edgar School
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Name
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Club
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Stipend
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Rescind:
Andrea Agnone
TBD
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Literary Magazine (B) 0.33
Tech Lab (C)
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$477.34
$1677.00
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Approve:
Andrea Agnone
Melissa Robbins
Edward Albanese
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Literary Magazine (C)
Tech Lab (B) 0.33
Math/Pre-Algebra Club (B)
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$1677.00
$477.34
$1432.00
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2. Leave of Absence - Certificated Staff
Move to approve the leave of absence of Sarah Jensen, Teacher at Moss School, effective August 31, 2026 through approximately October 30, 2026.
3. Appointment - Leave Replacement
Move to approve the appointment of Alicia Fernandez, Leave Replacement for Sarah Jensen, Teacher at Moss School, effective September 8, 2026 through approximately October 30, 2026, at a rate of $332.43/day.
4. Appointment - Paraprofessionals to Serve as Substitutes
Move to approve the appointment of paraprofessionals to serve as substitutes for the 2026-2027 school year at the rate of $75/full day:
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Debbie Stolz
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Francesca Ghezzo
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Neha Jansari
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Alan Ames
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Janine Haulenbeek
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Sharon Mok
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Jordan Leitner
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Doreathea Parker
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Marilyn Levine
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Mili O'Brien
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Joe DiMeglio
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Michelle Duggan
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Deb De Cerbo
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Tara Tay
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Ben Hohmann
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Massoumeh Valanejad
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Rabia Aamir
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Farhana Omarzai
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Cara McNulty
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Emmanuel Gray
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Rheanna Andersen
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Marian Sharkawy
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Srividya Venkatesh
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Pradepa Mani
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Nidhi Maurya
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Debbie Oliver
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5. Leave of Absence - Certificated Staff
Move to approve the leave of absence of Ryan Leigh, Teacher at Moss School, effective approximately January 19, 2027 through approximately May 7, 2027.
6. Volunteer Club
Move to approve the following volunteer club and advisor for the 2026-2027 school year as listed (Agenda 7/21/2026, Section 13, A17):
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Edgar Middle School
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Name
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Club
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Jordan Gallagher
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Edgar POPS Orchestra
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7. Reappointment -Volunteer Robotics Coaches
Move to approve the reappointment of the following volunteer coaches for the Robotics Team at Edgar Middle School and Metuchen High School for the 2026-2027 school year:
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Jerred Cook
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Leo Hwang
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Vipin Singh
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Jenn Ang-Schaffer
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Francesca Ghezzo
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Nadia Tariq
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Sandeep Nechikat
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Vidhya Ananthakrishnan
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Sara Bright
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Amy Dees
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Michelle Wernersbach
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Neelima Karle
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Patrick McGrory
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Eric Mintz
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Siobhan McGrory
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8. Extended School Year Special Services Staff - Certificated Staff
Move to retroactively approve the following support staff for the 2026 Extended School Year Program (Agenda 06/23/2026, Section 13, A29):
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Name
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Program
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Per Hour 26-27 Rate
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Up to # of Hours
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Sue Fackler
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Summer Program Nursing
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$55.40/hour
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12
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9. Appointment - Volunteer Coaches
Move to approve the following Volunteer Coaches for the 2026-2027 school year as listed, pending criminal history clearance (Agenda 6/9/2026, Section 13, A6, A7, A8):
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Edgar Middle School
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Name
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Assignment
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Michael Harris
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Volunteer Assistant Field Hockey Coach
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Metuchen High School
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Name
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Assignment
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Cameron Hayes-Durina
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Volunteer Football Coach
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10. Paraprofessional Mentors
Move to approve the following staff to serve as Paraprofessional Mentors to new paraprofessionals for the 2026-2027 school year at the rate of $250/year:
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Neha Jansari
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Tina Huber
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Sandra Spinelli
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Anthony Caponigro
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11. Formal Mentor Teacher
Move to approve the following formal mentor teacher to work with the following mentee teacher for the 2026-2027 school year:
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New Teacher/Leave Replacement
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School
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Mentor
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Payment Traditional Route $550.00 Alternate Route $1,000.00
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Alicia Hernandez
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Moss
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Emily Sanchez
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$550(prorated)
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12. Supplemental Instruction
Move to approve Bill Latta to provide supplemental instruction for the 2026-2027 school year at the rate of $63/hour.
13. Rescind and Approve - Certificated Staff Salary
Move to rescind and approve the salary payment breakdown of the following certificated staff:
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Rescind:
(Agenda 8/25/26, Section 12, A 23)
(Agenda 8/25/26, Section 12, A 24)
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ESEA Title I Funded Salary
Move to approve Amy Dees’ 2026-2027 school year salary of $68,000 to be partially (2 periods) Title I grant funded, in the amount of $27,200, with benefits partially Title I grant funded in the amount of $15,330.
ESEA Title I Funded Salary
Move to approve Stephanie Tortolani’s 2026-2027 school year salary of $63,500 to be partially (1 period) Title I grant funded, in the amount of $12,700, with benefits partially Title I grant funded in the amount of $7,158.
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Approve:
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ESEA Title I Funded Salary
Move to approve Stephanie Tortolani’s 2026-2027 school year salary of $63,500 to be partially (3 periods) Title I grant funded, in the amount of $38,100with benefits partially Title I grant funded in the amount of $21,473.
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14. Appointment of Substitutes
Move to approve the appointment of substitutes for the 2026-2027 school year as listed on the chart below, effective September 22, 2026, pending completion of substitute training and criminal history clearance:
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2026-2027 Substitutes for Board Approval 9/22/2026
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Teacher sub with certification - $125/day
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Teacher sub with bachelor’s degree - $120/day
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Teacher sub with 30+ credits - $115/day
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Nurse sub - $210/day
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Para sub - $105/day
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Nurse 1:1 sub - $280/day
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Secretary sub - 17.19/hour
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Sub Name
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Certification/Sub Category
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Marcus Farris
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Substitute with college credits
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Dora Labate
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Substitute with college degree
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Darcy Fruhschein
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Substitute with teacher cert
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Damaris Isales
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Substitute with teacher cert
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Hope Serratelli
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Substitute secretary
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Jaclyn Galligan
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Substitute with college credits
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Donte Hayes
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Substitute with college degree
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Cameron Hayes-Durina
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Substitute paraprofessional
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Natalie Dunn
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Substitute with college credits
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Peter Conroy
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Substitute with teacher cert
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15. Appointment - Leave Replacement
Move to approve the appointment of Judith Murray, Leave Replacement for Ryan Clapp, Science Teacher at Metuchen High School, effective October 30, 2026, through approximately February 1, 2027, at a rate of $332.43/day.
16. Leave of Absence - Certificated Staff
Move to approve the leave of absence of Bianca Rodriguez-James, Teacher at Campbell School, effective approximately January 3, 2027 through approximately May 18, 2027.
17. Robotics - Chaperone
Move to approve Ed Ronk as the chaperone for the First Lego League (FLL) Gifted and Talented Robotics after school competitions for the 2026-2027 school year at the teacher hourly rate of $52/hour.
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FINANCE
Motion/Second/Comments/Roll Call
1. Professional Development
Move to approve the following professional development activities as shown on the following chart:
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Start Date
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End Date
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Activity Title
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Name
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Building
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Approved
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Payment
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FFPI Proposal #
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9/15/
2026
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9/15/
2026
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i_Ready Classroom Mathematics
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Vorensky, Sandy
Valovcin, Sarah
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Moss/
CES
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$0
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No cost
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9/22/
2026
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9/22/
2026
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The Science of Sleep: Targeting sleep in youth suicide prevention to improve teen mental health
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Granados, Lisa
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EMS/
MHS
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$15
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FFPI
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27-036
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9/25/
2026
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9/25/
2026
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NJ Strive Fall PD Day 26
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Taylor, Carolyn
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Central Office
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$25
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Other
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9/25/
2026
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9/25/
2026
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7th Annual NJBCA Coaches Clinic
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Tzetzos, Panos
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CES
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$0
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No cost
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10/1/
2026
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10/1/
2026
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Financial Aid Workshop
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Kurtin, Ilana
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Central Office
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$0
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No cost
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10/6/
2026
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6/1/
2027
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Child Fatality and Near-Fatality Review Board-Suicide Subcommittee Meeting
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Paredes, Susan
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EMS/
MHS
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$0
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No cost
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10/8/
2026
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5/6/
2027
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18-21 Community of Practice
(4 Thursday dates)
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Valovcin, Dawn
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MHS
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$100
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FFPI
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27-028
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10/8/
2026
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10/8/
2026
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Building Thinking Classrooms: Grades K-5
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Sudol, Julia
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CES
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$149
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FFPI
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27-040
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10/8/
2026
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10/8/
2026
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Building Thinking Classrooms: Grades K-5
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Haller, Alicia
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CES
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$149
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FFPI
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27-038
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10/8/
2026
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10/8/
2026
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Building Thinking Classrooms: Grades K-5
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Meyer, Lori
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CES
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$149
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FFPI
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27-039
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10/9/
2026
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4/16/
2027
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Middlesex County Guidance Council (4 Friday afternoon dates)
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Kurtin, Ilana
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Central Office
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$0
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No cost
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10/13; 10/29; 11/12/2026
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11/12/2026
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Lifelines Training Postinvention and Intervention
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Kurtin, Ilana
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Central
Office
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$150
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Other
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10/13; 10/29; 11/12/2026
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11/12/2026
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Lifelines Training Postinvention and Intervention
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Campbell, Lauren
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$150
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FFPI
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27-053
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10/13/
2026
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10/13/
2026
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NJAGC Teacher Sharefest
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Valovcin, Sarah
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Moss/
CES
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$35
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FFPI
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27-037
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10/15/
2026
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10/15/
2026
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2026 NJPSA Fall Conference, Onward!
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Fitzgibbon, David
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CES
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$450
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FFPI
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27-043
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10/15/2026
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10/15/2026
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2026 NJPSA Fall Conference, Onward!
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Herzog, Tania
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Central Office
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$450
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Other
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10/15/2026
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10/15/2026
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2026 NJPSA Fall Conference, Onward!
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Caputo, Vincent
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Central office
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$450
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Other
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10/16/2026
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10/17/2026
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NJIDA Dyslexia Conference
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Leghorn-
Orapallo, Ann
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EMS/
MHS
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$370
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FFPI
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27-032
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10/16/
2026
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10/16/
2026
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Framing the Future: From Data to Dynamic Literacy Instruction
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Santos, Kristina
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Moss
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$270
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FFPI
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27-030
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10/16/
2026
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10/16/
2026
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Framing the Future: From Data to Dynamic Literacy Instruction
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Gallo, Melissa
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Moss
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$270
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FFPI
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27-031
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10/16/2026
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10/16/2026
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NJIDA Fall Conference 2026
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Agnone, Andrea
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EMS
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$270
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FFPI
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27-033
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10/16/2026
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10/17/2026
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NJ International Dyslexia Association Fall Conference 2026
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Smith, Rebecca
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Moss
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$375.64
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FFPI
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27-049
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10/20/
2026
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10/21/
2026
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NJ science convention
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Wang, Jingjing
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MHS
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$370
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FFPI
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27-020
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10/20/
2026
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10/20/
2026
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DrewTEACH AI & Writing Symposium
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Gural, Todd
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EMS
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$98.28
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FFPI
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27-025
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10/20/
2026
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10/20/
2026
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DrewTEACH AI & Writing Symposium
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Stoner, Richard
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EMS
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$95
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FFPI
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27-024
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10/21/
2026
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10/21/
2026
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Sustainable Jersey Schools Awards Ceremony
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Porowski, Edward
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MHS
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$20
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Other
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10/21/2026
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10/21/2026
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Sustainable Jersey Schools Awards Ceremony
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Kato, Yoko
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MHS
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$121.50
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FFPI
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27-048
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10/22/
2026
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10/22/
2026
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All Means All: Special Education Conference 2026
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Nalepa, Lindsay
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MHS
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$25
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FFPI
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27-044
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10/22/
2026
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10/22/
2026
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Embedding Comprehension Strategies Across Narrative, Informational, and Content Area Instruction
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Levin, Lisa
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CES
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$180
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FFPI
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27-041
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10/22/
2026
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10/22/
2026
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Embedding Comprehension Strategies Across Narrative, Informational, and Content Area Instruction
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Spak, Jennifer
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CES
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$180
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FFPI
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27-042
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10/26/
2026
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10/27/
2026
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AENJ 2026 Conference
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Gumbrecht, Jennifer
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EMS
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$265
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FFPI
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27-034
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11/11/
2026
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11/11/
2026
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Hydroponics In Your K - 12 Classroom
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Robbins, Melissa
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EMS
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$314
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FFPI
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27-035
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11/13/
2026
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11/13/
2026
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The 17th Annual WPU Educational Technology Conference
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Bandola, Drew
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EMS
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$0
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No cost
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11/19/2026
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11/22/2026
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NCTE-Annual Convention
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Gill, Robin
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EMS
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$1,037.50
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FFPI
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27-027
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11/20/2026
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11/20/2026
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Seminar for Special Education Resource Teachers
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Stoner, Marsha
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EMS
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$295.00
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FFPI
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27-052
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11/20/2026
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11/20/2026
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AMTNJ Annual Conference
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Cecchine, Jennifer
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CES
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$255
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FFPI
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27-051
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11/20/2026
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11/20/2026
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AMTNJ Fall 2026 Conference
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Meyer, Lori
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CES
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$210
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FFPI
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27-050
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12/3/
2026
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12/3/
2026
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Annual Suicide Prevention Conference
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Granados, Lisa
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EMS/
MHS
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$145
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FFPI
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27-045
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12/4/
2026
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12/4/
2026
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2026 NJCHE Conference
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Manziano, Louis
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Central Office
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$95
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Other
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12/8/
2026
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12/8/
2026
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Mastering the IEP: Strategies for Effective Writing
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Siesputowski, Tara
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EMS
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$85
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FFPI
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27-046
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1/12/
2027
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1/12/
2027
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NJIP PLAs: Operationalizing IDEA & NJAC Chapter 14- Session 3- IEP Writing & Progress Monitoring
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Siesputowski, Tara
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EMS
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$0
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No cost
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1/14/
2027
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1/14/
2027
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NJIP PLAs- Social Emotional Behavioral Supports- Session 3- Reframing Behavior & Teaching Replacement Skills
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Siesputowski, Tara
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EMS
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$0
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No cost
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1/20/
2027
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1/20/
2027
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Sensemaking
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Nalepa, Lindsay
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MHS
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$85
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FFPI
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27-047
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5/11/
2027
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5/11/
2027
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NJIP PLAs: Inclusive Instructional Practices: HLPS & HITS - Session 5- Intensive Interventions & Tiered Supports
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Siesputowski, Tara
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EMS
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$0
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No cost
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2. Change Order EPIC Management, Inc.
Move to approve the change orders as listed below:
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Change Order #
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Description
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Amount
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27
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PCO# 1209 dated 6/11/26 PR29A Moss ES Stair Tower Framing. ADD $ 91,789.94
PCO# 1212 dated 6/24/26 Courtyard Parging & Painting. ADD $ 7,192.89
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$ 98,982.83
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3. Payment of Bills
a) Board Secretary’s Certification
Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6:20-2A.10(d), the Board Secretary has certified that as of September 22, 2026 no budgetary line item accounts have obligations and payments which exceed the amount appropriated by the Board of Education.
________________________________________ _______________
Michael A. Harvier, Board Secretary Date
b) Approve the Following Items Submitted by the Board Secretary
Payment of bills and claims, as shown on the attached list(s) that have been certified by the Board of Education and filed in the Business Office.
4. Energy Savings Improvement Program
BE IT RESOLVED, by the Metuchen Board of Education to approve the submission of the Energy Saving Improvement Program at multiple schools listed below to the New Jersey Department of Education, for review and Department approval of an “other capital project” with no state funding and amendment of the long-range facilities plan to be consistent with the project.
· Metuchen High School
· Edgar Middle School
· Campbell Elementary School
· Moss Elementary School
Further, the Board authorizes Spiezle Architectural Group Inc, to make the submission to the Department of Education on behalf of the district.
Be it further Resolved; the Board authorizes the School Business Administrator to solicit bids for the Energy Savings Improvement Program.
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POLICY
Motion/Second/Comments/Roll Call
Nothing at this time
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CURRICULUM
Motion/Second/Comments/Roll Call
1. Field Trips
Move to approve the following field trips for students in the Metuchen School District as shown:
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School
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Destination
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Class/Group/
Purpose
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Teachers/
Advisors
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Date(s)
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No. Of Students
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Board Cost- Transportation
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Number of
Subs Needed.
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MHS
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Bridgewater Commons Mall
Previously approved on 9/8/2026
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Robotics Team 7587 - Ryder Truck to bring robotics equipment
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Michele Cook
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9/25/
2026
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0
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$425 (both dates combined)
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No subs needed
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MHS
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Rows for the Hungry
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PreCalculus Classes will participate in a service learning project to learn about food insecurity in Middlesex County and return to complete a project where students design their own donation garden and calculate the contribution (in terms of produce) it can make to the community.
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Amy Dees and Adero Solomon
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9/30/
2026
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40
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$80
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2 subs needed
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MHS
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Popcorn Park Zoo
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Grade 12,18-21 Program: This trip will give students the opportunity to practice social and communication goals, utilize problem solving strategies and apply academic and technical skills in authentic recreation and leisure settings.
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Dawn Valovcin, Michelle Schutz, Joseph DiMeglio, Joelle Williams, Janine Haulenbeek
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10/2/
2026
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5
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$100
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no subs
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MHS
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Sams Club
Second location: Chick-fil-A
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Grade 12,18-21 Program: This trip will give students the opportunity to practice social and communication goals, utilize problem solving strategies and apply academic and technical skills in authentic recreation and leisure settings.
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Dawn Valovcin, Michelle Schutz, Joseph DiMeglio, Joelle Williams, Janine Haulenbeek
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10/9/
2026
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5
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$70
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no subs needed
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MHS
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Norz Farm
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Grade 12,18-21 Program: This trip will give students the opportunity to practice social and communication goals, utilize problem solving strategies and apply academic and technical skills in authentic recreation and leisure settings.
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Dawn Valovcin, Michelle Schutz, Joseph DiMeglio, Joelle Williams, Janine Haulenbeek
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10/16/2026
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5
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$70
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no subs needed
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MHS
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Abram S. Hewitt State Forest, Terrace Pond Loop
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The Outdoor Wellness Club will attend a 5 mile hike in the Hewitt S. Abram Forrest. This hike will help students develop physical endurance and trail safety navigation
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Anna Girin and Danielle Cermak
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10/18/2026
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35
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$0
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no subs needed
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MHS
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Hibachi Grill & Buffet
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Grade 12,18-21 Program: This trip will give students the opportunity to practice social and communication goals, utilize problem solving strategies and apply academic and technical skills in authentic recreation and leisure settings.
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Dawn Valovcin, Michelle Schutz, Joseph DiMeglio, Joelle Williams, Janine Haulenbeek
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10/23/2026
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5
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$50
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no subs needed
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MHS
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Metropolitan Opera Lincoln Center, NYC
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The Concert Choir will attend a final dress rehearsal of a brand new production of Lincoln in the Bardo Students will witness performers, directors and musicians in a live working rehearsal.
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Stefeny Krombholz and Lynda Wisniewski
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10/29/2026
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27
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$0
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2 subs needed
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MHS
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Campbell Elementary School
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MHS Orchestra students will perform music for the Campbell Halloween Parade.
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Christopher McEwan, Jordyn Gallagher and John Messenger
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10/30/2026
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60
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$120 for bus
$180 for truck
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no subs needed
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MHS
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Wegmans
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Grade 12,18-21 Program: This trip will give students the opportunity to practice social and communication goals, utilize problem solving strategies and apply academic and technical skills in authentic recreation and leisure settings.
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Dawn Valovcin, Michelle Schutz, Joseph DiMeglio, Joelle Williams, Janine Haulenbeek
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11/13/2026
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5
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$50
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no subs needed
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MHS
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9/11 Museum, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Broadway show
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AP Government and Euro class will visit the 9/11 Museum.
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Evan Robbins, Beth Abbott, Mark Mooney, Steve Cichetti
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11/20/2026
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40
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$0
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4 subs needed
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MHS
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Six Mile Run Park
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The Outdoor Wellness club will participate in a 4 mile hike through Six Mile Run Park. Focus areas: physical endurance, team work, trail safety navigation.
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Anna Girin and Danielle Cermak
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11/24/2026
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35
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$0
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no subs needed
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EMS and MHS
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Weihnachtsmarket at Sussex County Fairgrounds
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MSD German Students will experience an authentic German Chriskindlmarkt market SWBAT make comparisons between holiday traditions in America and German-speaking countries
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Susan Paredes, Ashley Bosgra, Ilana Kurtin, John Cathcart and Chrissy Kremer, Jillieanne Peguero and Charmane Montgomery and Lisa Granados
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12/4/
2026
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120
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$0
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4 subs needed
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MHS
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Hamilton on Broadway
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United States History Classes will attend Hamilton on Broadway that tells the story of the early USA.
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Evan Robbins, Steve Cichetti, Michele Cook, Chris Giddes, Beth Abbott, Laura Connolly
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1/7/
2027
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100
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$0
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no subs needed
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2. Instrument Disposal
Move to approve the disposal/donation of the following curriculum resources from the Metuchen High School:
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Title/Item
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Publisher/Brand
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Copyright
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Quantity
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TI-89
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Texas Instruments
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1998
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2
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3. Textbook Disposal
Move to approve the disposal/donation of the following textbooks from Metuchen High School:
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Title
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Publisher/Author
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Levels
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Essentials of Speech Communication
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Franklin & Clark
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Speech Elective (mixed levels)
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The Best Short Stories of the Modern Age
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Douglas Angus
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Unknown
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The Bean Trees
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Barbara Kingsolver
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Unknown
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Confidence
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Todd Strasser
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Unknown
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GIfted
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Beth Evangelista
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Unknown
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The Girls
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Amy Goldman Koss
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Unknown
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Witness
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Karen Hesse
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7th grade ELA many years ago
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Whirlgig
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Paul Fleischman
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7th grade many years ago
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The VIew From Saturday
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E.L, Konigsburg
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6th grade reading in the 2000s
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Shoeless Joe
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W.P. Kinsella
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7th grade ELA in the 2000s
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The Contender
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Robert Lypsite
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English 10CP
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Skellig
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David Almond
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Unknown
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The Land
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Mildred D. Taylor
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Unknown
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4. Curriculum Writer
Move to approve the following curriculum writer and amount for the 2026-2027 school year:
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Subject
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Grade
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Author
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Amount
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Art and Movement
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Kindergarten
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Jennifer Korpon
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$350
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5. Curriculum Guides
Move to approve the implementation of the following new or revised curriculum guides:
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Curriculum Guides
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Subject/Course
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Grade
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Business Management
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9-12
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STEM Lab
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3
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STEM Lab
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4
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STEM Lab
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5
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Introduction to Film
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10-12
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English Language Arts
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12
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6. Student Intern
Move to rescind and approve the placement of the following student intern from Rutgers Music Mason Gross School of the Arts in the Metuchen Public School district during the 2026-2027 school year (Agenda 7/21/26, Section 13, D1):
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Name
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School
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Supervisor
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Rescind:
Tal Daan
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MHS
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John Messenger
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Approve:
Tal Daan
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MHS
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Stefeny Stofa-Krombholz
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7. Work Based Learning
Move to approve the following Work Based Learning Experiences for students in the Metuchen Internship Learning Experience classes at MHS for the 2026-2027 school year: Shoprite of South Plainfield
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